This USB 2.0 Repeater cable is an active device. The USB signals going in and out of the extension cable are buffered to assure signal quality and the meeting of the USBís electrical and timing spec.

USB extension cable allows a USB device to have its cable length extended to 16 ft. The USB extension cable acts as a USB hub and buffers all downstream and upstream data traffic. High speed, full-speed and low-speed devices will function equally well with the USB extension cable.